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Career Opportunities for Majors in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Introduction

Engineering is a profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences is applied to develop ways to use the materials and forces of nature economically for the benefit of humanity. At Rutgers, four-year undergraduate curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science are offered in the fields of applied sciences, bioenvironmental, biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical and computer, industrial, and mechanical engineering, and materials science & engineering. Numerous areas of concentration are available within these disciplines, such as aerospace, biochemical, environmental, and packaging engineering.

Electrical and computer engineering is a diverse field ranging from microelectronics and integrated circuits to information and communication systems and computer engineering. Over the past two decades, increasing numbers of electrical and computer engineering graduates have been engaged in the development and application of semiconductor devices, higher capacity and more diversified computers, and data processing systems, including a mass transmittal of information, better known as the "information superhighway." Graduates also pursue careers in computer hardware and software engineering.


A Sample of Related Occupations

Applications AnalystDrafter, ElectricalPrinted Circuit Designer
Aviation Electronics EngineerDrafting & Printed Circuit Design Engr.Prospecting Engineer
Cable EngineerElectrical Test EngineerProtection Engineer
Computer Applications EngineerElectrolysis & Corrosion-Control Engr.Robotics Control System Engineer
Computer EngineerIlluminating EngineerSemiconductor Development Tech.
Computer ProgrammerInduction-Coordination Power Engr.Software Engineer
Computer-Aided Design TechnicianInstrumentation TechnicianSolid-State Engineer
Control Systems EngineerIntegrated Circuit Layer DesignerSupervisor, Network Control Operations
Controls EngineerMicrowave SupervisorSystem Development Engineer
Data Communications AnalystOperations Research AnalystSystems Analyst
Design EngineerPlanning EngineerSystems Programmer
Distribution Field EngineerPower Distribution EngineerTest Engineer


Types of Employers

Private & Nonprofit Organizations
Aircraft IndustriesElectronics ManufacturersPublic Utility Companies
Appliance ManufacturersEngineering FirmsResearch Facilities
Architectural FirmsHospitalsRetail Organizations
BanksHotelsTelecommunications Firms
Colleges & UniversitiesInsurance CompaniesTextile Industries
Construction FirmsManufacturing CompaniesTransportation Companies
Consulting FirmsPharmaceutical Companies 

Government Agencies
Army Corps of EngineersFederal Aviation AdministrationPatent & Trademark Office
Army Materiel CommandGeneral Services AdministrationRural Electrification Admin.
Bureau of Export AdministrationInt'l. Trade CommissionTennessee Valley Authority
Bureau of ReclamationNational Aeronautics & Space Adm.U.S. Navy
Defense Mapping AgencyNational Institute of Standards & TechnologyU.S. Postal Service
Department of EnergyNational Security AgencyVoice of America
Department of StateNuclear Regulatory Commission 


Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates

First Jobs of Recent Graduates
Account Executive, Quantex MicrosystemsProduct Development Engineer, Telecom Analysis Systems
Account Manager, TektronixProduct Support Specialist, CIGNA Technology Services
Analyst, AccentureProgrammer/Analyst, ALK Associates
Associate Consultant, Hewlett PackardProgrammer Analyst, American Management Systems
Associate Engineer, Computer Sciences Corp.QA Engineer, Mentor Graphics
Associate Engineer, LCCSenior Programmer, Lion Technology Inc.
Associate Programmer, Dun & BradstreetSite Manager, Rutgers University Computing Center
Associate Programmer Analyst, Goldman SachsSoftware Developer, Panasonic Technologies
Consultant, Andersen ConsultingSoftware Engineer, Motorola
Electrical Designer, DLB AssociatesSoftware Engineer, First Data Resources
Electrical Engineer, AMPALSystems Analyst, Merck & Co., Inc.
Electrical Engineer, MCI Int'l.Systems Consultant, Merrill Lynch
Energy Coordinator, Johnson & JohnsonSystems Engineer, GE Aerospace
Engineer, TelcordiaSystems Engineer, Infotech Development
Implementation Engineer, GESystems Engineer, Johnson & Johnson
Intermediate Level Designer, AT&TSystem Software Engineer, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Int'l. Programmer Analyst, GETechnical Staff Member, Lockheed Martin
IT Explorer, L'OrealTechnology Analyst, Merrill Lynch
LAN Support Specialist, People SoftTest Engineer, Harris RF Communications
Patent Examiner, US Patent & Trade OfficeWide Area Network Engineer, Digital Express Group

Jobs of Experienced Alumni (advanced degree information is not available)
Applications Manager, Micron Powder SystemsLead Engineer, Atlantic Electric
Assistant Professor, Loyola University (PhD)Manager, Bloomberg (PhD Elec. Engineering)
Camera Design Engineer, Sensors UnlimitedPatent Attorney, Morgan & Finnegan LLP (JD)
Chief Engineer, Lutron ElectronicsPolicy Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration
Communications Engineer, GEProduct Manager, USA Satellite Communications Agency
Computer Consultant, Integrated Systems Consulting Grp.Professor of Engineering Tech., Camden City College, (EdD)
Computer Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare CenterProject Engineer, ASCO Electrical Products
Controls Engineer, Foster Wheeler Corp.Regional Sales Manager, Apollo Design
Design Engineer, Stonco LightingSenior Communication Engineer, OOCL USA Inc.
Director, NJ Board of Public UtilitiesSenior Electronics Engineer, Lockheed Martin (MS Information Science)
Director of MIS, Laboratory Resources Inc.Senior Engineer, Rockwell Int'l.
Director of Special Systems, Encore Computer Corp.Senior Technical Associate, AT&T
Electrical Engineer, AT&TSoftware Developer, Image Systems Technology
Electronics Engineer, Harry Diamond LaboratoriesSoftware Engineer, Prime Computer Inc.
Engineer/Supervisor, General Dynamics Corp.Systems Architect, Innovative Systems Design (MS Electrical Engineering)
Hardware Engineer, Star Technologies Inc.Technical Specialist, Boeing Helicopters
Law Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein (JD)Technical Staff, AT&T


Graduate Schools Attended

Columbia University, MS, Electrical EngineeringRutgers University, PhD, Computer Engineering
Fordham University Law School, JD, LawRutgers University, MS, Statistics
Johns Hopkins University, PhD, Biomed. Engr.Stevens Institute of Technology, MS, Computer Science
Lehigh University, MS, EngineeringStevens Institute of Technology, MS, Electrical Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology, MS, Computer EngineeringStevens Institute of Technology, MS, Information Science
Princeton University, PhD, Electrical EngineeringUniversity of Maryland, PhD, Computer Science
Rutgers University, MBA, ManagementUniversity of New Hampshire, MBA, Computer Information Systems
 University of Pittsburgh, MBA, Marketing


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